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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical laboratory instructor in the United States is $27.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Clinical Laboratory Instructors often face the challenge of balancing hands-on teaching with maintaining laboratory safety and ensuring that students develop both technical and critical thinking skills. Managing varying student experience levels and keeping up with evolving laboratory technologies can also be demanding. To address these challenges, instructors can implement clear safety protocols, use a mix of teaching strategies, and pursue ongoing professional development to stay current with industry changes. Collaboration with faculty and laboratory staff is also key to creating a supportive learning environment.

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To thrive as a Clinical Laboratory Instructor, you need a strong background in clinical laboratory science, relevant teaching or instructional experience, and typically a bachelor's or master's degree in medical laboratory science or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), current laboratory instrumentation, and professional certifications such as MLS(ASCP) are often required. Excellent communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help instructors engage students and manage complex training environments. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure high-quality laboratory education, student competence, and alignment with industry standards.

What are clinical laboratory instructors?

Clinical laboratory instructors are professionals who teach and train students or new employees in laboratory techniques, procedures, and safety within clinical or academic settings. They prepare lesson plans, demonstrate laboratory skills, supervise hands-on training, and assess learners’ competencies. Instructors ensure trainees are proficient in using laboratory equipment, following protocols, and adhering to quality and safety standards crucial for patient care. Their role bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping prepare the next generation of clinical laboratory scientists.
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Program Manager - Clinical Lab School

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.

Augusta, GA

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Piedmont Healthcare rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 452 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

403rd of 872 rated healthcare providers

Job description

FT, Days

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.


Directs and maintains an accredited Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program, abiding by the Standards of an Accredited Educational Program (DNV Accreditation) for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS). Instructs and produces highly qualified technically oriented CLS that are eligible to sit for the National Registry (ASCP). Educates communities of interest on CLS for prospective Technologists at Piedmont Augusta and for the community as well.Schedules, assigns and correlates CLS students 'clinical educational activities with their didactic training and advisement to meet the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Lab Science accreditation (NACCLS) requirements. Participates in, oversees and coordinates the students clinical and didactic supervision provided by the Clinical Coordinator and clinical instructors in order to enhance the CLS program and to provide consistency. Maintains student records of clinical and didactic progress for accuracy of documentation and considering student confidentiality. This role reports into the Director, Allied Health Programs.


MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, (ASCP) registered., Master’s degree in related field.
Employees that obtain a Masters Degree within one year of hire are eligible.
 
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Five (5) year’s experience in diagnostic clinical laboratory science and instructing students.
 
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current national certification as an ASCP national certification as a general Clinical Laboratory Scientist/ Medical Technologist as required by the state of Georgia.
 
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) years educational/teaching experience in an accredited CLS program preferred

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